When a dryer quits in Melrose, the first question is whether it is the machine or the vent, and the answer decides whether you need a repair at all. This page lists independent appliance repair companies serving Melrose and the Middlesex County area, with companies that list dryer or washer-and-dryer work shown first.
Dryer Repair Companies Near Melrose
We found 40 appliance repair companies within 30 miles of Melrose. 2 list an address in Melrose, and other nearby bases include Cambridge (6), Revere (5), and Lynn (5). Nearest on the list: Melrose Appliance Repair, around 0.3 miles out. Of those, 13 mention dryer or washer-and-dryer work by name. Across 35 rated companies, the average public rating is 4.4 stars.
Listings come from public business data. A brand or service mention means the company names it in its listing or website; it is not a certification. Verify experience, licensing and insurance before hiring.
| Distance to the three closest (mi) | 0.3, 0.8, 1.6 |
|---|---|
| Listing Saturday hours | 43 |
| Appliance repair companies in range (30 mi) | 60 |
| With 4.5+ stars and at least 10 reviews | 27 |
| Show laundry appliance work | 16 |
| Mention a major dryer brand | 0 |
At the top of the Melrose list: Fasteny Appliance Repair LLC (4.5 miles away, based in Revere, 4.9 stars from 392 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Master of Appliances Repair (1.8 miles away, based in Malden, 4.9 stars from 288 reviews); UltraFix Appliance Repair (6.1 miles away, based in Cambridge, 4.8 stars from 1,527 reviews, lists Saturday hours); Greg Rogers Co (6.1 miles away, based in Lynn, 4.6 stars from 48 reviews).
Signs Your Dryer Needs a Technician
- Dryer will not start when you press Start
- Drum will not turn even though you hear a hum
- Cycles take two or three runs to finish
- Clothes still damp after a full cycle
The Usual Dryer Culprits in Melrose
What a Dryer Repair Technician Checks
Dryer Vents and Fire Safety
Do not leave a dryer running when you leave the house or go to bed. Source: NFPA (via U.S. Department of Energy) - Clothes Dryer & Washing Machine Safety
The outside termination should have a backdraft damper and no screen (screens trap lint), and the flap must open when the dryer runs and be kept clear of snow. Source: U.S. DOE Building America Solution Center (PNNL) - Proper Clothes Dryer Venting
More: clogged dryer vent warning signs.
Dryer Repair Cost Ranges
Before replacing a dryer in Melrose, price the repair. Here is what published cost guides report for common jobs:
- Heating element replacement: $150–$350 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Drum belt replacement: $150–$250 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Timer replacement: $150–$300 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Door switch replacement: $50–$150 Source: Fixr - How much does it cost to repair a dryer?
- Typical dryer repair (most homeowners): $100–$430 Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
- Technician labor: $50–$100 per hour Source: Angi - How Much Does Dryer Repair Cost?
If a repair would cost more than about half the price of a new dryer, replacing is usually the better choice. Source: Angi - How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Dryer?
Ranges are published estimates, not quotes. See the dryer repair cost guide and how long dryers last.
Local Notes for Melrose
Most dryer calls in Melrose come down to the same handful of parts: the vent and lint path, the heat source, the belt and rollers, and the door and start switches.
Massachusetts does not issue a separate appliance repair license; running fuel gas piping to appliances and installing their vent piping is gas fitting work that requires a license from the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
Gas piping to appliances must be done by a licensed gas fitter or a licensed master or journeyman plumber, under a permit from the local inspector, with licensing by the Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters. Source: Plumbers and gas fitters consumer fact sheet (Mass.gov)
Questions to Ask a Melrose Technician
- Is your company licensed where my state requires it, and insured?
- How often do you repair your brand dryers, and do you carry common parts on the truck?
- If a part has to be ordered, how soon can you come back to finish?
Dryer Repair FAQs: Melrose, MA
How much does dryer repair cost in Melrose?
Why does my dryer take so long to dry?
Can the same technician fix a gas dryer?
Is a squeaking dryer dangerous?
Brand-Specific Dryer Repair, Melrose
Dryer Repair Near Melrose
Before you call a Melrose technician, check the breaker or gas shutoff, clean the lint screen and look at the vent hood outside. If the dryer still misbehaves, have the model number ready.